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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH
WHEREAS, Black History Month provides an opportunity for the residents of Cook County to reflect and recognize the rich culture, history, and contributions of African Americans; and
WHEREAS, When Carter G. Woodson established Negro History week in 1926, he realized the importance of providing a theme to focus the attention on the important developments that have been made to highlight the achievements and raising the awareness of African Americans; and
WHEREAS, the 2022 Black History theme is "Black Health and Wellness,". This focus will celebrate the contributions and breakthroughs of African American professionals as well as speaking to the cultural richness of those "nontraditional" health and wellness practitioners; and
WHEREAS, Black Health and Wellness not only includes one's physical body, but also the emotional and mental health. Understanding Black health and wellness is broader and more nuanced than ever. We will forever be determined to create a platform to shine a light on the multiple facets of Black health and wellness through education and activism as we move forward holistically for the betterment of ourselves, our bodies, our relationships, our communities, and our planet; and
WHEREAS, "There is no American history without African American history for it is embedded in everything we think of as American history," said Sara Clarke Kaplan, executive director of Antiracist Research & Policy Center; and
WHEREAS, Given the current racial climate, the racial reckoning that began in the wake of George Floyd's murder, this is an opportunity to learn;
WHEREAS, we must always reflect on the various contributions and accomplishments made by African Americans to build and grown Cook County, and the United States of America; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and the Cook County Board of Commissioners, on behalf of the residents of Cook County, hereby honor Black Hi...
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